What is the hex code for Light Green?

The hex code for Light Green is #90EE90. In RGB that is rgb(144, 238, 144), and in HSL it is hsl(120, 73%, 75%).

What RGB values make Light Green?

Light Green is 144 red, 238 green, and 144 blue, written as rgb(144, 238, 144).

Light Green scores 1.42:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: lightgreen directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #90EE90.

#90EE90

Light Green is a green tone at #90EE90. It sits at 120 degrees on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 75% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Light Green with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#E9FCE9

Tint 60%

#D3F8D3

Tint 40%

#BCF5BC

Tint 20%

#A6F1A6

Base

#90EE90

Shade 20%

#73BE73

Shade 40%

#568F56

Shade 60%

#3A5F3A

Shade 80%

#1D301D

On white

Sample text

1.42:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

14.82:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Light Green?: The hex code for Light Green is #90EE90. In RGB that is rgb(144, 238, 144), and in HSL it is hsl(120, 73%, 75%).
What RGB values make Light Green?: Light Green is 144 red, 238 green, and 144 blue, written as rgb(144, 238, 144).
Is Light Green readable as text on a white background?: Light Green scores 1.42:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Light Green a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: lightgreen directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #90EE90.